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Al Dhafra Region

News and updates on the Al Dhafra Region of Abu Dhabi emirate, covering energy, the environment, transport, arts and culture, education, sport and many other sectors.

Community

Hamdan bin Zayed receives well-wishers for holy month of Ramadan

Arts & Culture

Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities honours winner of inaugural Outstanding Poet of Al Dhafra initiative

Economy

Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA) records 29% increase in new economic licences in 2025

Health

Under the patronage of Moza bint Khalifa bin Mohammed, Our Mothers Walkathon promotes health of female senior citizens and residents

Arts & Culture

Liwa International Festival 2026 (LIWA 2026) highlights Al Dhafra Region as leading winter tourism destination in Abu Dhabi

Sport

Under the patronage of Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 concludes in emirate

Community

Under the patronage of Hamdan bin Zayed, General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat honours winners of Al Dhafra Memoriser and Reciter Quran Competition 2025

Sport

Under the patronage of Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed attends opening ceremony of Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026

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Transport

Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi signs agreement with VERSA Advanced Maritime Services to introduce Seaglider operations across emirate by 2028

Sport

Yas bin Hamdan bin Zayed visits Challenge Sir Bani Yas 2026

Transport

Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed chairs Etihad Rail board meeting and reviews developments of national rail network and passenger train project

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Community

Hamdan bin Zayed receives Hazza bin Zayed in Barzat Al Dhanna Palace

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Community

Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) and Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an partner to support activities of Abu Dhabi Community Center in Al Dhafra Region

Sport

Organised by Abu Dhabi Sports Council in partnership with AD Ports Group, UAE Tour to begin in Abu Dhabi

Environment

Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi records unprecedented milestone as Sustainable Fisheries Index reaches 100%

Arts & Culture

Nahyan bin Mubarak visits Al Dhafra Book Festival 2026

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Infrastructure

Abu Dhabi Housing Authority launches Expression of Interest service in Abu Dhabi and Al Dhafra for UAE Nationals to select preferred residential projects

Transport

Hamdan bin Zayed, receives delegation from Etihad Rail and reviews latest developments in freight and passenger rail projects

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Arts & Culture

Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities launches Outstanding Poet of Al Dhafra initiative

Arts & Culture

Under the patronage of Hamdan bin Zayed, Hazza bin Hamdan bin Zayed honours winners of Sard Al Thahab Award 2025

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Health

Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre vaccinates 350,000+ people as part of 2025-2026 annual Seasonal Influenza Campaign

Arts & Culture

Hamdan bin Zayed reviews outcomes of Liwa International Festival (LIWA 2026)

Arts & Culture

Under the patronage of Hamdan bin Zayed, 6th Al Dhafra Book Festival to take place

Arts & Culture

Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority launches Marba’aniya Camp to instil UAE values among youth

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